Mirrors for Space Telescopes: Degradation Issues

Mirrors are a subset of optical components essential for the success of current and future space missions. Most of the telescopes for space programs ranging from earth observation to astrophysics and covering the whole electromagnetic spectrum from x-rays to far-infrared are based on reflective opti...

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Main Authors: Denis Garoli, Luis V. Rodriguez De Marcos, Juan I. Larruquert, Alain J. Corso, Remo Proietti Zaccaria, Maria G. Pelizzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/21/7538